Ottawa Allocates Over $50 Million for New Ag Program
FEB 12The federal government has earmarked over $50 million for a new program aimed at helping the agricultural sector address emerging issues and capitalize on new opportunities.
Read ArticleMAP: Prairie Drought Persists, Expands in January
FEB 11Pockets of drought in Western Canada persisted or even expanded in January, as precipitation during the month was well below average.
Read ArticleProducers Embrace Technology but Want Control: Survey
FEB 06Farmers are cautious when it comes to sharing their data, but that doesn’t mean they don’t appreciate the potential for agriculture information technology to improve their farm operations, according to a recent Farm Credit...
Read ArticleMap: Dry Prairie Areas Staying Dry
FEB 04With the calendar now flipping over to February, precipitation has remained relatively scarce through much of the eastern Prairie and southern Alberta.
Read ArticleOntario Announces Changes to Loan Program to Assist Corn Producers
FEB 01The Ontario government on Friday announced changes to the Commodity Loan Guarantee Program (CLGP) aimed at assisting those producers with high vomitoxin levels in their 2018 corn crop.
Read ArticleChart: Canadian Dollar Near Three-Month Highs
FEB 01Following a strong start to the New Year, and then a setback, the Canadian dollar is motoring higher once again.
Read ArticlePlant-Based Protein Demand Rising in U.S.
JAN 29In yet more evidence of the rising popularity of plant-based protein, demand from U.S. foodservice operators increased 20% last year, according to market research company, NPD Group.
Read ArticleLentil, Chickpea Area to Fall; Peas to Hold Steady
JAN 25Canadian dry pea planted area is projected to hold up in 2019, while lentils – and especially chickpeas – see marked declines.
Read ArticleLittle Excitement in Mustard, as World Competition Grows
JAN 24A rebound in Canadian mustard production in 2018 is unlikely to be sustained in 2019 as spot prices are generating little producer interest, despite tight domestic supplies.
Read ArticleNew Food Guide Gives a Boost to Plant-Based Protein
JAN 22Canada’s newly released food guide is suggesting consumers get more of their protein through plants.
Read ArticleIowa Farmland Values Edge Lower in Last Half of 2018
JAN 21With nationwide farm income on the decline, U.S. farmland values in a key Midwest production state are showing signs of weakness as well.
Read ArticleConsumer Impression of Agriculture Slips
JAN 21After previous gains, Canadian producers have ceded some ground in the battle for the hearts and minds of consumers.
Read ArticleCanadian Canola Trade on Edge over Chinese Tensions
JAN 17Canadian canola exports to China are facing uncertainty, as concerns mount that political tensions between the two countries could spill into trade.
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